Haole Maka Hike Hou - Hawaiian for Happy New Year
In Training: Another week of the same stuff. I honestly don't really like riding the roads out in Maui too much. I am concerned about safety and the distractions that the drivers might face. Lots of tourists/people look for whales or stare at the beautiful scenery - Please don't hit that cyclist (me) on the side of the road. I made it a goal for the week to just hit 200 miles of base riding for the week and call it good. I had no long rides, and all were roughly 38 - 42 miles in length on the main highway. I always call it a success when I come to pack up my bike and I am still standing injury free. I was hit by a car in Lahaina a few years back and always have that in the back of my mind.
The run in Maui is challenging as well. I was able to do two 13+ mile runs this week with lots of varying terrain and a few four to five mile treadmill brick runs off the bike. I always view my runs here as pure strength builders. My pace is never too fast (though I did have a 1:16 half marathon here a few years back), but I feel like I get some good work in. Since most of my runs back in Colorado are on a treadmill in my basement, I think that the varying terrain and hills is really good for training variance. I also feel like it builds some core strength. Unlike the piece about not really liking the riding here, I really enjoy running. It's still not the most safe, but its fun and that's what counts. I like the heat and sights of the runs.
My swim was again all out in the bay and was four very short swims mixed in with a little splashing around and watching my son snorkel like a champ. Aiden would snorkel for 40+ minutes at a time this week with no buoyancy assistance at all. Amazing.
In Life: The last week in Maui for the year. Another great week of fun with my Wife, Son, Mother, and Father. Some pictures below.
Swim: 3700 yds - All open water
Bike: 201 miles
Run: 35.1 miles
Total TSS: 805.2
Days Off: 1 - Sunday after redeye home to CO
Sansai Sushi: One of my favorite places to eat in the world
The win over Cincinnati was awesome - A new shirt I gave myself for Christmas
On new years eve - I had my green on ready to help MSU to victory - It didn't work at all
I made it up to 9pm on the 31st - New years in Colorado
Whale watch
Mom, Dad, Aiden
Seriously - What five year old does this in the ocean?
Last sunset before catching the plane home
Landing in Denver for the first time in 2016
